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The stock of Kenny Corp. is owned equally by two brothers. During 2008, they transferred land (which had a basis of $300,000 and a fair market value of $320,000) as a contribution to capital to Kenny Corp. During September, 2012, Kenny Corp. adopted a plan of complete liquidation and subsequently made a pro rata distribution of land back to the brothers. At the time of the liquidating distribution, the land had a fair market value of $180,000. What amount of loss can be recognized by Kenny Corp. on the distribution of land?

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